Formulating an enquiry
Fieldwork in geography is all about following an An enquiry is a question that a geographer sets out to prove or disprove..
A step-by-step guide to geography fieldwork, investigating sound levels in a typical high street
What are different types of enquiry?
An enquiry is a question that a geographer sets out to prove or disprove. A A starting point for investigation. An idea or explanation to be tested. is very similar, though it is a statement rather than a question. Both can be either The study of natural features and landforms, eg rivers, coasts, weather. or The part of geography which studies how humans interact with the land. in nature:
- physical enquiries will look at natural landscapes, e.g. rivers or coasts
- human enquiries will look at environments that are created by people, eg cities or tourist resorts
Natural landscapes and processes are physical enquiries
City studies are human enquiries